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Apr 22, 2012 | 10:02 PM

#21

Superfly3176

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From: Shamokin, PA

Have you ridden a softail before OP? If you haven't ridden one with a counterbalanced motor i suggest you try it before you buy. It's not for everyone, you can feel the motor moving them counterbalancers around while you ride.

I'm not saying it's bad, I enjoyed the motor but it's not for everyone.

Apr 22, 2012 | 10:13 PM

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rvnkontum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfly3176

I know this is great advice, and I should follow it, and I think I will, but I didn't try out the '08 Road King, or the 2010 Electra Glide Ultra Limited, and if I had, I don't think I would have bought either one. Ergonomically, neither one was right for my Height, Inseam, or Reach, but after paying a substantial "Harley Tax", I was able to get both bikes to fit me like a glove.
I'm sure there will be issues with the FB, I expect that of any Harley, but I know it's what I want, and I know that the right tweak here and there, is going to make it just right!

Apr 23, 2012 | 02:12 AM

#23

skulltrainharley

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Most if ANY issues with Fatboy's are like any of the models Harley make ..... nothing that can't be worked out

Last edited by skulltrainharley; Apr 23, 2012 at 04:21 AM.

Apr 23, 2012 | 03:27 AM

#24

Snowyone

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I've owned a FXWG(80); 84FLHTC; 02 FLTRI; 03Heritage; 98FLHTC and I like my 11 Fatboy Lo better than any of them. I could start a used seat and handlebar store with a few sets of pipes thrown in making them all fit like I wanted. A Corbin Solo seat and some Striker handle bars and this fits like a glove.

Apr 23, 2012 | 04:25 PM

#25

Superfly3176

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From: Shamokin, PA

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Originally Posted by rvnkontum

Ergonomics can be changed though. If you don't like the "B" motor that's a lot different.

Apr 23, 2012 | 08:01 PM

#26

woodreaux

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From: Texas

The B motor does have some vibration.
At about 2000 miles it begins to smooth a bit. I used to ride shovels and Pans. It's a Harley-they are duppose vibrate and shake.

Apr 23, 2012 | 09:34 PM

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rvnkontum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woodreaux

The B motor does have some vibration.
At about 2000 miles it begins to smooth a bit. I used to ride shovels and Pans. It's a Harley-they are duppose vibrate and shake.

One of the things I hated about the BMW I just sold is that it didn't vibrate and make noise, one of the things I adore about my Limited is that it vibrates the **** out of you. If the FB vibrates and shakes and rattles and rolls, let's get it on!

Apr 28, 2012 | 12:37 AM

#28

ghawthorn

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From: Alaska

Good stuff to read. I must saw my FB at the dealer today- getting the last tweaks as it just wast delivered to dealership yesterday. Really looking forward to it and feeling how it handles. Thx all.